Six-Year Capital Project Review(FY 2026/27 – FY 2030/32)Finance & Technology Department visalia.gov
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) presents a six-year capital plan. The first two fiscal years (FY 2026/27 and FY 2027/28) are proposed for adoption and appropriation.The remaining four years are included for planning purposes only to provide long-term visibility into anticipated infrastructure needs and the financial impacts of future policy decisions.INTRODUCTION visalia.gov
Project DevelopmentCouncil Review (February-April)Council ApprovalFinal Adoption (June)Departments identify needs, estimate costs, and align projects with funding sources. Capital funds are presented in manageable groupings for discussion and direction.Staff makes changes as directed by Council. The complete CIP is presented for formal adoption with the Operating Budget.
Capital Improvement Review Process
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PROJECT OBJECTIVESProtect Public Health & Regulatory Compliance12Preserving & Modernizing Core InfrastructureSupporting Strategic Growth & Service Enhancements3 The proposed projects represents the City’s commitment to:•Maintaining critical infrastructure;•Protecting public health and safety; and•Planning responsibly for future growth.The CIP proposed this evening reflects a balanced and disciplined approach to infrastructure investment. The proposed two-year appropriations prioritize regulatory compliance, system reliability, and strategic growth while maintain long-term financial sustainability Capital Funds for Review13456visalia.gov
Fund Name Fund #Proposed2026-27Proposed2027-28Planning2028-32Wastewater Trunkline 231 3,711,000 780,000 17,882,900 Sewer Connection 232 11,910,000 2,300,000 - Building Safety 401 395,000 50,000 700,000 Animal Services 406 60,000 210,000 Airport 411 219,000 4,336,100 4,607,000 Wastewater 431 36,938,300 12,337,700 26,511,000 Solid Waste 441 2,268,300 1,881,700 18,978,900 Transit Capital 452 6,283,600 2,782,200 81,345,000 Total Projects $ 61,725,200 $ 24,527,700 $150,234,800 Projects in FY 26/27 & 27/28 are proposed for appropriation with the budget adoption in June 2026. visalia.gov
This fund's re venues de rive fro m Sanita ry Se we r and T r unk Line C onne ction Fe e s and ar e to be use d o nl y fo r ne w sanita ry se we r trunk l ine co nstr uc tio n, and no t fo r ope r atio n a nd m aintena nce . Wastewater Trunkline Construction – 231 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30 2030-31 2031-32Beginning Cash Balance1,547,800 (271,200) 866,200 798,900 (1,345,200) (1,991,900) Operating Revenues1,400,000 1,421,000 1,442,300 1,463,900 1,485,900 1,508,200 Interest Earnings544,200 549,600 552,300 555,100 557,900 560,700 Operating Expenditures(52,200) (53,200) (54,300) (55,400) (56,500) (57,600) Capital Improvements(3,711,000) (780,000) (2,007,600) (4,107,700) (2,634,000) (9,133,600) Total Resources Available for Future Projects(271,200) 866,200 798,900 (1,345,200) (1,991,900) (9,114,200) Cash Balance SummaryAdditional Information: The sewer master plan was approved by Council December 2025 and will be used as part of the nexus study that is currently being conducted. The nexus study will be used to to determine future fees. This fund will require an advance from the Wastewater Facilty fund (431). visalia.gov
Wastewater Trunkline Construction – 231 # Project DescriptionProposed2026-27Proposed2027-281Shirk St. Sanitary Sewer Trunkline2,000,000 - 2Sewer Line Preliminary Engineering20,000 20,000 3Reimburse Developers for Sanitary Sewer1,180,000 110,000 4Linwood Street Extension (North of Riggin)50,000 344,000 5East Side Regional Park (ESRP) On-Site Streets & Update Site Layout30,000 - 6Rd148 from Houston Ave to Murray Ave 77,000 12,000 7Rd 148 from Tulare Ave to Caldwell Ave354,000 294,000 Total Expenses $ 3,711,000 $ 780,000 visalia.gov
This fund r ec eives re venues fro m tr ea tme nt plant co nne ctio n fe es paid at the time of de vel o pm ent. F unds ar e to be used onl y for Tr eatme nt Pl ant e xpa nsio n pr oj ec ts a nd no t fo r o per atio n a nd m aintenanc e.Sewer Connection – 2322026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30 2030-31 2031-32Beginning Cash Balance7,160,700(3,493,700) (4,551,100) (3,295,700) (2,027,400) (745,900)Treatment Connection Fees1,186,000 1,191,900 1,203,800 1,215,800 1,228,000 1,240,300Investment Earnings75,000 56,300 57,400 58,500 59,700 60,900Operating Expenditures (staff costs, allocations, etc.)(5,400) (5,600) (5,800) (6,000) (6,200) (6,400)Capital Improvements(11,910,000) (2,300,000)0 0 0 0Total Resources Available for Future Projects(3,493,700) (4,551,100) (3,295,700) (2,027,400) (745,900)548,900Cash Balance SummaryAdditional Information: The sewer master plan was approved by Council Dec 2025 and will be used as part of the nexus study that is currently being conducted. The nexus study will be used to to determine future fees. This fund will require an advance from the Wastewater Facilty fund (431). visalia.gov
Sewer Connection – 232 # Project DescriptionProposed2026-27Proposed2027-281UV Disinfection System Capacity Expansion300,000 2,300,000 2Anaerobic Digestion Capacity Expansion11,610,000 - Total Expenses $ 11,910,000 $ 2,300,000 visalia.gov
Re ve nue s in this fund is de rive d fro m Buil ding Sa fe ty per mit fee s. C ash fo r capital pr oj ec ts is pr o vide d fr om the ope r ating budg et. Building Safety – 401. 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30 2030-31 2031-32Beginning Cash Balance16,652,400 16,563,500 16,940,300 17,276,300 17,569,200 17,316,600Operating Revenues5,109,300 5,361,500 5,468,700 5,578,100 5,689,700 5,803,500Operating Expenditures(4,803,200) (4,934,700) (5,082,700) (5,235,200) (5,392,300) (5,554,100)Capital Improvements(395,000) (50,000) (50,000) (50,000) (550,000) (50,000)Total Resources Available for Future Projects 16,563,500 16,940,300 17,276,300 17,569,200 17,316,600 17,516,000Cash Balance Summary visalia.gov
Building Safety – 401 # Project DescriptionProposed2026-27Proposed2027-281Comprehensive Fee Study300,000 - 2Annual Accela Upgrades50,000 50,000 4Replace 4-Door Sedan (w/similar)Unit #320208, 20 years old, 91,610 miles45,000 - Total Expenses $ 395,000 $ 50,000 visalia.gov
Animal Services – 406R e v e nu e s i n t h i s f u nd a r e d e r i ve d f r o m th e o p e r a t i o n o f t he A n i m a l S e r v i c e d i vi s i o n a nd t h e V i s a l i a A n i m a l C o n t r o l C e nt e r ( V A C C ) . 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30 2030-31 2031-32 Beginning Cash Balance- - - - - - General Fund Transfer for Capital- 60,000 50,000 110,000 - 50,000 Capital Improvements- (60,000) (50,000) (110,000) - (50,000) Total Resources Available for Future Projects - - - - - - Cash Balance Summary * T h i s F u n d i s s u b s i d i z e d b y t h e G e n e r a l F u n d d u e t o n o t g e n e r a t i n g s u f f i c i e n t r e v e n u e s t o c o v e r o p e r a t i o n s a n d c a p i t a l . visalia.gov
Animal Services – 406 # Project DescriptionProposed2026-27Proposed2027-281Replace Animal Center Cameras- 60,000 Total Expenses $ - $ 60,000 visalia.gov
Airport – 411The Air por t Funds pr imar y r e ve nue so ur ce is the airpo rt use r fe es; hangar r entals a nd fue l sal es. Lar g e capital pr oj ec ts funde d fr om the F ede ral A viation Funds (F AA ). 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30 2030-31 2031-32Beginning Cash Balance2,651,000 2,796,400 2,125,700 2,262,100 2,510,300 2,765,100 Operating Revenues2,898,300 2,949,600 3,008,600 3,068,800 3,130,200 3,192,800 FAA-AIP- 3,240,900 4,128,300 - - - Caltrans Department of Aeronautics (DOA)51,400 109,100 53,400 - - - Operating Expenditures(2,585,300) (2,634,200) (2,686,900) (2,740,600) (2,795,400) (2,851,300) Capital Improvements(219,000) (4,336,100) (4,367,000) (80,000) (80,000) (80,000) Total Resources Available for Future Projects 2,796,400 2,125,700 2,262,100 2,510,300 2,765,100 3,026,600 Cash Balance Summary visalia.gov
Airport – 411 # Project DescriptionProposed2026-27Proposed2027-281Annual Maintenance City Owned/City Occupied Airport Property50,000 50,000 2Annual Maintenance of City leased Airport property 30,000 30,000 3Airport Surveillance Camera Replacement30,000 - 4*Plaza Dr & Facility Connectivity25,000 315,000 5*Tiedown Apron “A3” Reconstruction- 3,170,100 6*Tiedown Apron “A3” Reconstruction (Design Phase)- 262,000 7*Taxilane Reconstruction (Design Phase)- 169,000 10*Airport Terminal Replacement- 340,000 11*Alternative Energy Assesment & Feasability Study at WRF & Airport84,000 - Total Expenses $ 219,000 $ 4,336,100 visalia.gov
Wastewater – 431T h e W a s t e w a t e r F a c i l i t y F u n d i s s up p o r t e d b y s a n i t a r y s e w e r us e r f e e s . F u nd s a r e t o b e us e d o n l y f o r w a s t e w a te r o p e r a t i o n s , m a i n t e na nc e , a nd c a p i t a l p r o j e c t s2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30 2030-31 2031-32Beginning Cash Balance59,093,700 27,699,900 20,906,700 14,104,650 12,669,150 14,409,100Depreciation Set Aside for Capital5,544,500 5,544,500 5,544,500 5,544,500 5,544,500 5,544,500Capital Improvements(36,938,300) (12,337,700) (12,346,550) (6,980,000) (3,804,550) (3,379,900)Total Resources Available for Future Projects 27,699,900 20,906,700 14,104,650 12,669,150 14,409,100 16,573,700Cash Balance SummaryAdditional Information: The sewer master plan was approved by Council December 2025 and will be used as part of the Nexus Study that is currently being conducted. The Nexus Study will be used to to determine future fees which are needed for the expansion projects. This fund currently has cash available, however, it is needed to replace capital assets which total $314.8 million. visalia.gov
Wastewater – 431S e c t i o n 1 - R e g u l a t o r y & E nv i r o n m e n t a l Ov e r s i g h t # Project DescriptionProposed2026-27Proposed2027-281Alternative Energy Assesment & Feasability Study at WRF & Airport336,000 - 2Department of Toxic Substance Control for oversight and review81,300 46,200 visalia.gov
Wastewater – 431S e c t i o n 2 – A n n ua l C o n s t r u c t i o n & M a i nt e n a n c e o f S e w e r L i ne s t hr o ug h o u t t he C i t y # Project DescriptionProposed2026-27Proposed2027-28Projects for Construction and Maintenance of Sewer Lines throughout the City:4Annual Replace Sanitary Sewer Mains1,000,000 1,000,000 5Annual Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Access Point Repairs25,000 25,000 6Annexed Island Sanitary Sewer Install- 566,300 9Annual Sanitary Pump Replacement200,000 200,000 10Annual Sanitary Lift Station Repair100,000 100,000 11Annual Sewer Lateral Connections, Replacements, and, Installations50,000 50,000 12Stevenson Mill Creek Culvert Replacement39,300 149,200 13Headworks Bio-filter Media Replacement60,000 - visalia.gov
Wastewater – 431S e c t i o n 3 – R o u t i n e M a i n t e n a n c e t o k e e p W a s t e w a t e r F a c i l i t y o p e r a t i n g e f f i c i e n t l y a l o n g w i t h ( 1 ) c a p a c i t y e x p a n s i o n p r o j e c t # Project DescriptionProposed2026-27Proposed2027-2814Anaerobic Digestion Capacity Expansion27,090,000 - 15Digester Maintenance- 600,000 16Annual Influent Pump Rebuild (2)150,000 150,000 17Annual UV Disinfection Overhaul132,000 132,000 18Membrane Replacement4,000,000 5,000,000 19Annual Digester Gas Cleaning390,000 390,000 20Annual Activated Sludge Overhaul300,000 300,000 21Aerzen Blower Shelf Spare45,000 45,000 22Renewable Power Generation System- 170,000 23Annual Primary Clarifier Overhaul30,000 30,000 visalia.gov
Wastewater – 431 # Project DescriptionProposed2026-27Proposed2027-28Projects for Routine Maintenance and Parts to keep the WRF operating efficiently: (Continued)24Annual Rebuild Sludge Solids Grinders (2 p/yr)25,000 25,000 25Annual RAS Pump Motor Rebuild (1 p/yr)22,000 22,000 26Annual Interstage Pump/Motor Rebuild (1 p/yr)22,000 22,000 27Headworks Influent Gates750,000 3,000,000 28Influent Pump Replacement (2 p/yr)315,000 315,000 29Ovivo Gas Storage Ball Replacement300,000 - 30Neuros Blower, Shelf Spare130,000 - 32Purchase Asset Management Software80,000 - 33Purchase Jetter Trailer and Accessories70,800 - visalia.gov
Wastewater – 431S e c t i o n 4 – V e h i c l e s a n d E q u i p m e n t R e p l a c e m e n t s # Project DescriptionProposed2026-27Proposed2027-2835Replace Vac-ConUnit #318921, 12 years old, 70,695 miles675,000 - 36Purchase New Tractor - John Deere 5130M75,200 - 37Replace Nissan ForkliftUnit #238731, 32 years old, 4,117 miles43,600 - 38Replace 2002 Cusman Carryall Golf Cart19,600 - 39Replace John Deere 624 K LoaderUnit #238921, 16 years old, 8,018 miles381,500 - Total Expenses $ 36,938,300 $ 12,337,700 visalia.gov
Solid Waste - 441T h i s f u n d i s d e r i v e d f r o m r e f u s e c o l l e c t i o n f e e s . C a s h f o r c a p i t a l r e p l a c e m e nt s h a s b e e n s e t a s i d e f o r o p e r a t i ng c o s t s a n d c a p i t a l n e e d s , i nc l u d i n g l o n g - t e r m 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30 2030-31 2031-32Beginning Cash Balance26,063,800 25,616,400 25,592,000 19,552,600 19,014,900 16,726,500 Depreciation Set Aside for Capital1,820,900 1,857,300 1,894,400 1,932,300 1,970,900 2,010,300 Capital Improvements(2,268,300) (1,881,700) (7,933,800) (2,470,000) (4,259,300) (4,315,800) Total Resources Available for Future Projects 25,616,400 25,592,000 19,552,600 19,014,900 16,726,500 14,421,000 Cash Balance SummaryAdditional Information: All new growth vehicles and equipment included in capital appropriations are dependant upon actual need in response to growth in Solid Waste customer accounts. These items are included in this document for planning purposes and no expenditures will be made until the need is present. *Reserve for Capital Replacement: The Solid Waste Fund is responsible for the maintenance and replacement of over $28 million in capital assets, most of which are vehicles with limited useful lives. This fund must maintain capital reserves to ensure the timely replacement of the Solid Waste Fleet. A large number of trucks (29) manufactured in 2020 will become due for replacement in 2030/31, or soon thereafter, depending upon their mileage at that time. Replacement of these trucks will require the use of this reserve. visalia.gov
Solid Waste - 441 # Project DescriptionProposed2026-27Proposed2027-28Other Solid Waste Capital Projects:4Annual Dump On Us210,000.00 210,000.00 5Annual Commerical Bin Purchases525,000.00 530,000.00 6Annual Residential Container Purchases483,000.00 483,000.00 7Annual Roll Off Box Purchases130,000.00 130,000.00 Vehicle Replacements and Equipment Purchases8Residential Truck Proof of Service Equipment130,000.00 - 9Growth Commercial Front Loader517,800.00 - 10New Compact Non CDL Solid Waste Truck272,500.00 - 11Growth Residential Side Loader- 528,700.00 Total Expenses $ 2,268,300 $ 1,881,700 visalia.gov
Transit Capital - 452T h i s f u n d s u p p o r t s T r a n s i t s c a p i t a l p r o j e c ts a n d i s f u nd e d b y L o c a l T r a n s p o r t a ti o n F u n d s ( L T F ) , F e d e r a l T r a n s p o r t a t i o n A g e nc y F un d s ( F T A ) , M e a s u r e R T r a ns i t F u nd s , a nd v a r i o u s o t h e r s t a te / f e d e r a l c a p i t a l g r a n ts . F un d s a r e r e s t r i c t e d t o c a p i t a l e x p e n d i t u r e s o n l y . 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30 2030-31 2031-32Beginning Cash Balance- - - - - - (LTF) Local Transportation Funds (one-quarter percent state sales tax)3,070,400 478,000 565,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 Grants and Other Revenues FTA - Federal Transit Administration Grant (5339)331,000 2,304,200 SB125 Transit Program (State of California)2,882,200 - 60,585,000 10,000,000 TIRCP (State of California)10,000,000 (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation Air QualityNational Park Service Contract FundingOther Grant Funding to be DeterminedCapital Improvements(6,283,600) (2,782,200) (61,150,000) (65,000) (20,065,000) (65,000) Total Resources Available for Future Projects 0 0 0 0 0 0Cash Balance SummaryAdditional Information: All Transit capital projects included in the CIP are contingent upon confirmation and formal award of all external funding sources. Projects will proceed only after grant funding has been secured, required matching funds have been identified, and final approval has been granted by the City Manager. No project will move forward without confirmed funding in place. visalia.gov
Transit - 452 # Project DescriptionProposed2026-27Proposed2027-281Proterra Charger Replacement1,784,000.00 413,000.00 2Transit Exterior Pressure Wash45,000.00 45,000.00 3Bus Stop & Shelter Improvement20,000.00 20,000.00 4Lighting for Transit Center100,000.00 - 5Radio/Antenna Upgrade294,600.00 - 7Cross Valley Express1,269,000.00 - 8Transit CNG Station Study and Upgrade331,000.00 2,304,200.00 9Bus WiFi Equipment Replacement686,800.00 - 10Replace Video Surveillance System140,000.00 - 12Micro Transit Vehicle Expansion1,613,200.00 - Total Expenses $ 6,283,600 $ 2,782,200 Projects for Maintenance of Transit Facilities and Equipment:
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Future CIP Presentations * These funds will be reviewed separately from the Capital Budget process due to additional requirements of the individual funding, but will be included in the final budget document. 132 Measure R Bike/Trail 001 General Fund211 Recreation Facilites 012 Police Unclaimed Funds221 Storm Sewer 106 Fire Impact Fee222 Storm Sewer Deficiency 157 Baseball224 Ground Water Recharge 413 Convention Center261 Waterway Construction 511 Information Services481 Storm Sewer Maintenance501 Fleet Maintenance111 Gas Tax 502 Vehicle Replacement113 SB1-RMRA 503 Measure T Police Vehicle Replace131 Measure R Local 504 Measure T Fire Vehicle Replace133 Measure R Regional 504 Measure T Fire Vehicle Replace241 Transportation Impact Fees 103 Corp Yard Impact Fee273 Landscape & Lighting281 State Transportation291 NE Capital Improvements*311 CDBG*141 Measure N4/6/264/20/263/2/26 Spring 20263/16/26
Questions
No Motion is required tonight.